Castle Rock, CO vs Temecula, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Castle Rock
70.5
#1092 nationally
Temecula
63.6
#1761 nationally
Castle Rock leads in crime level (1.0 vs 4.2). Temecula leads in walk score (30 vs 11). Castle Rock leads in average commute (29.3 min vs 36.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Castle Rock, CO | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1092) | 63.6 (#1761) |
| Population | 81,415 | 110,682 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $666,242 | $768,913 |
| Median Household Income | $135,985 | $111,881 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 36.2 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | R+1.3 |
C-
70.5 Score
Castle Rock, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$666,242
Population
81,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
West
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D
63.6 Score
Temecula, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$768,913
Population
110,682
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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